The change will honour Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue — a Yankunytjatjara woman who made significant contributions across the region in the fields of health, education and social justice.

Australia's sheep meat industry is preparing to defend its access to the United States market after American trade authorities launched an investigation into lamb imports that could result in new tariffs or quotas.

Australian barley growers are being recognised as unlikely winners ahead of Monday's FIFA World Cup final, with new figures highlighting the grain behind the millions of beers expected to be consumed during the tournament.

New Zealand agritech company Halter has become the first virtual fencing operator approved to enter the South Australian market, following the state’s decision to legalise the technology for cattle late last year.

Concerns are growing across southern New South Wales after major local employer SunRice announced it will scale back operations at its Leeton and Deniliquin mills, with the decision reigniting political debate over water management and the pressures facing regional industries.

The APVMA's recent decision regarding the future use of paraquat in Australia has drawn mixed responses from Australia’s agricultural industry, which maintains paraquat is an essential farming tool, as well as health organisations and advocates who say the chemical should be banned entirely. The regulator said the evidence from their decades-long reviews did not show a link between approved paraquat uses and Parkinson's Disease, a position refuted by Parkinson's Australia.

The remarkable sight of dozens of hot air balloons will once again fill the skies of Mildura this week, as pilots and thrill-seekers alike take to the clouds with the 2026 return of Balloons Over Mildura. To learn more about the event and the inner workings of life in the balloon industry, FlowFM's Jess Dempster caught up with Global Ballooning's Eddie Saunders to hear the special stories behind the fourth-generation family business.

After a life-changing spinal cord injury at age 20, Sam Longmore is taking on her biggest challenge yet - a 441-kilometre wheelchair journey across regional NSW to help raise awareness and funds for the issue of rural mental health.

Australia's response to the detection of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza strain has intensified, after authorities confirmed a second wild bird in Western Australia tested positive for the virus. Farmers are being encouraged to review biosecurity plans, ensure staff and visitors understand their responsibilities, and report any unusual illness or deaths among birds or animals to the appropriate authorities.

Australia has recorded its first detection of the highly pathogenic H5 strain of avian influenza, with testing confirming the virus in a brown skua found in Western Australia.

In South Australia, the RAA has welcomed targeted investment in transport projects in this year’s State Budget, but warns the state’s $2.1 billion road maintenance backlog could continue to grow without sufficient funding.

Latest national monitoring results have shown a decline in mouse activity across several of Australia's grain-growing regions, following last month's approval of an emergency permit allowing growers access to the higher-strength mouse bait ZP50.

Agriculture Victoria is reminding regional dog owners to keep their pets securely contained as the threat posed by roaming dogs to livestock remains an ongoing concern for producers.

Australian dairy farmers have expressed disappointment following the announcement of opening farm gate milk prices for the 2026-27 financial year, with offers falling short of targets outlined earlier in the year.

After years spent shearing and working on farms across the country, South Australian shearer Tom Hutton knew firsthand how difficult it can be for farmers to find skilled workers - and for those workers to find the right jobs too. This led the Mount Compass local to create Find My Crew, an online platform connecting farmers, contractors and agricultural workers across Australia.

A new survey released for National Road Safety Week has revealed a growing gap between what Australian drivers believe about road safety and how they behave behind the wheel.

Australian dairy producers are heading into the new season under increasing financial pressure, with Rabobank warning many farms are operating close to break-even levels.

A grapevine virus known to affect plant growth and fruit quality has been detected in Australia for the first time. The Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus has been identified in vineyards in South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. Authorities say the virus has been found in both symptomatic and asymptomatic vines, with the full extent of its spread not yet known.

Dairy farmers across South Australia and Victoria are shelving infrastructure projects as the cost of poly and PVC piping surges by up to 60 per cent. The increases, driven largely by rising global oil prices, are placing additional strain on producers already managing drought and broader inflation pressures.

Farm leaders are calling on Australia’s major supermarkets to help absorb rising fuel costs, as transport expenses continue to squeeze farm businesses.